Book Two of The Moon & Sun Series After everything that I have been through in my decidedly short 18 years of life, I kara Ravenfield, am determined to show them all that I can in fact do this. It's not going to be easy, there's an unknown threat looming, and I feel it in my bones that it's going to affect so much more than just the other wolf packs. There's a new unexpected title for me to bear and somehow live up to. No pressure there. More like a ton of anxiety-inducing pressure. I thought I had all figured out, thought I knew exactly what to expect...but now everything is uncertain and I'm left feeling like I'm treading water in the hopes of not drowning. The thing, or perhaps I should say things, that keeps me going is knowing that I am not doing this alone, I have support. People who have my back but give me the courage and the space to do it my own way. After all, what more can you ask for in potential mates than pure acceptance and support.
view moreI sighed and laid in the grass, my eyes closed as I enjoyed the warmth of the sun, the light golden and warm behind my eyelids, flushing my skin as I breathed deeply. The air was cool this high into the mountains, the scents sharp with the tinge of snow, the peaks closer than I had trekked before. I thought perhaps the higher up I was that it would be easier to get in tune with my dragon. So far it was not successful. I felt the different power just under my skin but so far I was unable to call it forward and shift. It was frustrating, considering it had been 2 weeks since I had felt the power unlock inside of me.
“Still no luck, little one?” Brodryn asked as I felt him sit beside me. I smiled still with my eyes closed and shook my head as I lifted my hands into the air and stretched. I lifted myself up and rested on my elbows, my hair falling behind me and blowing in the breeze. I looked at Brodryn and smiled at him as he sat beside me, his hands rested on his knees as he looked at me.
“No luck as of yet. I can feel the magic getting stronger, I just can’t access it fully. It's becoming increasingly frustrating.” I chuckled as Brodryn grumbled as his hair kept getting whipped around in the breeze. I sat up all the way and moved so I was kneeling behind him and combing my fingers through his long hair before I started to plait it back in a really long braid.
“You’ll get there soon, little one. You’ve made amazing progress and I’m sure with a little more time and training that you will have mastery of it. You’ve been doing incredible for someone who was never raised with their dragon.” He assured me as he closed his eyes, a soft smile on his face as I braided his hair. I took the tie off his wrist and used it to secure his braid, patting his shoulder once before I moved to sit back beside him. He put his arm around me as I gave a small shiver from the cool wind and pulled me close to him, my head resting on his shoulder.
“I know, but still I wish I was doing better than I am now.” I huffed as I smoothed the dirt off my gold and green dress, the halter-style silk clinging to my frame. I pulled my robe from the grass beside me and put it on to combat the chill further.
“You’ll get there when you and the dragon inside you are ready. But I came here today because I have something for you. My mother was able to find the perfect shade of emerald to make your ring for Cadmus.” He stated with a smile as he held out a small green velvet ring box to me.
I took it with a deep breath and ran my fingers over to soft velvet before opening it and gasping. It was cut from a solid piece of deep emerald green that perfectly matched the shade of my eyes. It was a thicker round ring and it was beautiful. I took it out and let the box rest in my lap as I ran my fingers over the gemstone, impressed with the clarity of it. It was perfect.
“It’s beautiful. I almost want one for myself. Do you think he’ll like it?” I asked as I tucked the ring back into the box and put it in the pocket of my robe.
“He’ll love it because it comes from you. Have time for lunch today or did you have other plans?” Brodryn asked as he held me to his side. I sigh softly and nod against his shoulder.
“I have other plans, yeah. I’ve been avoiding talking to Silas the last two weeks, just been leaving messages for him with Varin or Gram and Gigi or speaking with Laris only. It’s cowardly. So I said I'd call him and we’d actually have a discussion. I’m just not sure how to explain this to him without telling him exactly who I am.” I pull away and stand, both of us making our way down the mountain, my smaller hand held in his much larger one.
“Perhaps that’s a conversation that’s best had in person. For now, keep things superficial. It’s Friday, you go back home on Monday with Magnus and you can tell him then. Call everyone involved together with your pack and fill them in on all the developments.” He offered as he put his hands on my waist and lifted me over a jagged patch of rocks before placing me down on the ground beside him again.
“Yea I can do that, it would probably be for the best. I’m just dreading all of the fallout you know. I still feel the pull of the mate bond and my fear is that he will be all understanding and open to the idea and won't want me to break the bond but then I can’t...fully mate with him. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to be with him sexually, but I can not allow myself to receive his mate mark because that’s a final bond that can only be broken by death. Much more...heavy than the marriage between Cadmus and I.” I run my hand over my face and look up at Brodryn briefly before focusing on the path in front of me, wrinkling my nose as my toes step on a wet slimy leaf.
“With Cadmus, I at least know what to expect from him. He’s not expecting anything from me and is content to let me set the pace. Silas, on the other hand, is very much expecting things from me. It’s just a lot and I’m unsure how to go about it. Going back home I’ll be hit with the full force of the bond and the unease and stress that comes from being away from your mate and I’m worried that being bombarded with all those emotions will make me do something rash.”
“I did not realize the Mate Bond for wolves was such a troublesome concept.” Brodryn mused and he looked down at me with a barely contained smile as I flung my foot around to get the soggy leaves off, having stepped in a puddle. He wrapped his arms around me and held me to his chest bridle style as his wings came out of his back and he flew us down the path much quicker than if we would have walked all the way down.
“I’m sure they’re not so troublesome for someone who is genuinely happy to have their mate. For me, I’m just so conflicted about the whole thing because of who my fated mate is.”
I sighed and rested my head against his bare chest, relaxing in his arms and enjoying the warmth of his body as he flies, landing in his open room, his stained glass shades of black, grey and white, his bed a solid piece of obsidian and his sheets a stark white against it. I loved his room, obsidian being one of my favourite gems. He let me down gently on his bed and then disappeared into his bathroom before coming back with a towel and wiping the mud and leaves from my foot, making sure it was fully clean before sitting down beside me.
“Well, I empathize, little one. Since you have other plans I will see to my other business then.” he said softly with a smile. I nodded and stood up waving softly before leaving his room and heading out into the hall, moving in the direction of my own.
In the 2 weeks that I had been here, I had become closer to each of the brothers, forming a relationship of sorts with each of them. Cadmus and I would spend time together every evening for either dinner or just coffee and dessert. He would explain the role of King and Queen to me and let me know what was expected of us, of me as Queen. He was very patient and caring with me, forever letting me set the pace and boundaries of our time together. It was a lot of information and he was understanding of my need to revisit certain topics so I could understand them better.
Brodryn and I would often have lunch together, a picnic as we hiked or explored the island. He’d explain the custom and the history of the island and its people, give me an idea of the things I needed to know about it for my position as Queen. I often called him professor as he spoke like he was giving a lecture but I very much enjoyed our time together.
Magnus was who I saw most often, he would try to teach me to access my magic and just spend time with me. I had been feeling more and more drawn to him the more time we spent together. It was strange to know that all 4 of them had an interest in me and were willing to let me set the pace and decide. So far it has been nothing more than flirting and the odd affectionate touch. Blaze being the biggest flirt of them all. He makes me flustered with how open and self-assured he is.
Because Silas and I recognize each other as mates, I refuse to do anything with the brothers, knowing that Silas will feel if anything happens. I would never want that to happen to me so I won’t ever do that to anyone. Until he’s fully aware of the situation and what it means, being physically intimate is off the table. Besides, the sexual tension is enough to make anyone overwhelmed.
I woke in the morning feeling warm and secure, two sets of arms wrapped snugly around me with Kane’s face in my neck and Magnus’s in my hair. That couldn’t be comfortable. I sighed in contentment and basked in the feel of being wrapped up in my mates before slowly and carefully sneaking out of the bed. I made my way into the bathroom and did my business before washing my hands and glancing in the mirror. The moment I did a gasp left my lips as I noticed something different about the marks on my neck. The claiming bit had been red and was healing as a cut would, but now it was a mark on my skin, almost like a tattoo. It was dark and flat, the skin smooth and unmarred and it was in the shape of teeth marks. Like a brand of his canines on my skin. Kane’s mark was also healed and like a tattoo. The difference was that it looked like the moon with his canines around it. It reminded me ok Skoll and Hati, the wolves that would devour the moon and sun in Ragnarok. Hati would devour the moo
I walked into the suite and found my men lounging on the couch in a very relaxed and domesticated manner. Kane was just in sweats and he sat in the corner of the sectional going over a few papers from a folder, a small frown of concentration on his face. Magnus was just in his soft black lounge pants and was on the recliner part of the sectional with a book in his hand and a cup of tea beside him on the coffee table. I smiled fondly before I made my way into the bedroom to change into something more comfortable. I stripped out of the pants and set them aside before finding a pair of lavender athletic short shorts and slipped them on, deciding to keep my crop long sleeved shirt on and instead just took off my bra, sighing in relief as the contraption was gone. Confining uncomfortable piece of fabric torture but necessary all the same. I put my hair up into a messy bun as I made my way back into the main room and grabbed a cold glass of water before going to the couch and laying down s
I sat with Mira in the silence of my office until a young girl who worked in the kitchen knocked on the door and came in with a cart that had tea and snacks for us. I thanked her as she set up everything on the coffee table before leaving the room. I set two cups infront of us and poured some tea, leaving the sugar and cream withing easy reach of Mira to make her as she liked. I sipped my tea that I had made a little sweeter than normal and moved the food tray closer to her.“There’s no judgement here Mira. You’re not in trouble and nothing will happen to you, I give you my word as both Luna of this pack and Alpha of my own. I can keep you safe and away from him.”I spoke softly,watching the surprise in her eyes before if was replaced with fear and shame, emotions she should never have to feel when it came to her mate.“I don’t know why I let it get this so bad. I was strong and confident and I thought I could recognize this behaviour. I’m a nurse for crying out loud, we’re trained to
I walked into the bedroom and stripped out of my clothes, smiling to myself as I could hear them getting closer. I went into the shower and turned the water on hot, stepping in and letting it soothe my skin. I felt it the moment they entered the bathroom, the atmosphere shifting to something carnal and heavy. I turned to face them as I stayed under one of the shower heads in this huge walk-in glass shower, running my hands through my hair as I watched them stalk towards me naked and ready. Gods was that ever a marvellous view. They both stepped into the shower and closed the glass door behind them, trapping us in the steam. I bit my lip and shivered as they stood under the same showerhead and helped each other get their hair and bodies wet. I ached and throbbed all over just from watching and I knew they could smell my arousal heavy in the air. They turned to face me at the same time and moved till Magnus was behind me and Kane was in front of me. I brought my hands up and ran th
I stirred in the morning and sighed as I felt the warm body pressed to my back and smiled as I was enveloped in the combined scents of Kane and Magnus. Feeling only one body in bed with me had me opening my eyes and seeing Kane’s side of the bed empty and a small note on his pillow. I reached over and looked at his neat cursive and felt a spark of silly jealousy, my chicken scratch would never be this nice. : Babe, I had some things that required my attention since I’ve been gone for a while. I will make sure that the pack knows of your multiple mates so that you are free to act with Magnus and Brodryn as you wish to. I will also make sure no one says anything about it. Relax with Magnus for the remainder of the morning and I will come around lunch or whenever it is I manage to finish up. Love A : I was so used to calling him Kane that it surprised me to see him refer to himself as Alistair. Maybe I should actually ask him what he preferred me to call him. I stretched out and set the
I looked around the space in awe, it was open concept and beautifully set up. There was a nice clean entranceway that opened up into a spacious living room with cream coloured couches, a navy blue coloured recliner chair, pale grey walls with one navy blue accent wall that was decorated with a collage, a large tv over an electric fireplace, and a huge window that overlooked the side of the house and it was a nice view. The kitchen was just to the side of the living room and it was amazing. The large stove, butcher block countertops, the stainless steel appliances and all the cabinetry were a nice navy blue colour with brass handles. It was to die for. I was so jealous of his kitchen and I knew Gram would have been for sure as well. I walked through the space and came to a home office that was decorated with shades of grey and cream and some navy accents like the curtains and a few comfy chairs on the other side of the black wood desk. It was a nice space but definitely masculine. I
I woke in the morning to the feel of light kisses on my neck and warm arms pulling me close to a heated chest. I hummed in contentment as I turned in his arms, burrowing my face into his chest and kissing the skin over his heart. “Good morning, beautiful.” Brodryn murmured as he kissed me, his voice deeper and laced with sleep. I chuckled and kissed him back softly before stretching and groaning from how good it felt. “What time are we heading out?” I ask as I look over to Echo’s bed and don’t see him but the shower is running so he’s still in the room. “Once we’re all ready and have everything together we’ll head out. You need to eat since flying took a lot out of you last night. So while you shower I will go and get us some food while Echo stays in here with you.” He explained as he stood up and started to pull on his clothes, sitting on the bed as he put his shoes on and smiled at me as I pulled his hair back and braided it down his back, a happy rumble coming from his chest.
I watched from inside the shower as Brodryn stripped out of his clothes and stalked across the floor towards me, stepping into the shower and closing the curtain behind him, immediately the temperature rising from the heat he naturally generated. I stayed under the water and made sure I was fully wet before I switched positions with him, both of us careful not to touch one another just yet, the mutual restriction just adding to the building tension. While he got himself wet I made sure to soap every inch of my body, taking my time and shivering from the low rumble emitting from Brodryns chest as he watched me.Once more we switched positions as I rinsed the soap from my body and he scrubbed his skin. I took my time, making sure my hands were slow and methodical as they ran all over my body, watching him with eyes glowing with my dragon and licking my lips as I watched him wrap his hand around his hard length and stoke himself a groan leaving his lips as my hand teased and played with
I walked down the stairs with the bag slung over my shoulder and my shoes and a leather jacket in my hands. The plan was for us to fly to a rendezvous point, which was a decently rated motel, settle in for the night and once Echo got to us we’d leave in the truck in the morning. With us flying we’d most likely get to the motel before Echo even though he left earlier than us. I made my way to the front yard where Gram, Gigi, Brodryn and Laris were waiting, smiling as I saw Blaze, Cadmus and Alaric join the group as well. I gave Gram and Gigi a hug, assuring them I would be safe and that everything was ok. I went over a few things with Laris and Alaric, this time they assured me that everything would be fine and the pack would be safe. I then turned to Blaze and smiled as he pulled me to him and gave me a guilty and heated kiss, telling me to stay safe. As soon as I promised I was pulled into Cadmus’s arms and given a slow lingering kiss that left me sighing for more. I assured him I w
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